Iona vs Manhattan Picks and Prediction – 2/1/2025

The Iona Gaels visit New York on Friday for a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference clash with the Manhattan Jaspers. Iona is 8-12 overall and 5-4 in MAAC play. The Gaels defeated Siena 72-68 on Saturday. Dejour Reaves was the leading scorer for Iona with 24 points. Iona has won each of the last three and four of the last six. Keep updated on College Basketball with our college basketball picks.

Dejour Reaves leads Iona in scoring, averaging 16.1 points per game. Adam Njie is second in scoring and the leader in assists, averaging 12.0 points and 3.7 assists per game. Yaphet Moundi is the leading rebounder, averaging 6.2 per game. Iona scores an average of 67.9 points per day, shooting 40.3% overall and 30.7% from 3-point territory.

The Manhattan Jaspers look for a second straight win on Friday when hosting the Iona Gaels. Manhattan is 9-9 overall and 4-5 in MAAC play. The Jasper's defeated Mount Saint Mary's 74-64 last Saturday. Devin Dinkins was the leading scorer for Manhattan with 23 points. The Jaspers shot only 40.3% overall but held Mount St Mary's to just 37.7% shooting.

Will Sydnor is the leading scorer for Manhattan, averaging 15.1 points per game and Devin Dinkins is second, averaging 12.6 points per game. Messiah Gilyard is the leading rebounder, averaging 7.3 per game, and Jaden Winston is the leader in assists, averaging 4.9 per game. Manhattan scores an average of 75.7 points per game, shooting 43.6% overall and 34.5% from 3-point territory.

The Manhattan Jaspers have won two of the last three straight up and are 2-1 ATS over that span. Manhattan needs to shore up its defense as the Jasper's allow an average of 76.8 points per game but Manhattan is strong on offense, scoring an average of 75.7 points per game. Iona struggles to score, averaging just 67.9 points per game on 40.3% shooting which is 350th in the nation. Final Score Prediction, Manhattan Jaspers win and cover ATS 77-70.